Foods with Vitamin B3

Vitamin B3 is commonly referred to as niacin. It helps to convert food into glucose that the body can use for energy. It also aids in the production of various sex and stress-related hormones in the adrenal glands. Alcoholism is the primary cause of B3 deficiencies. Diet is the primary cause of an excess amount of the vitamin in the body. The vitamin was first discovered in fresh meat and yeast in 1937. Men and women over the age of 19 require between 14 milligrams and 16 milligrams daily. Pregnant women should have 18 milligrams daily. Breastfeeding women should take in 17 milligrams daily. Infants up to six months of age require 2 milligrams daily. Children between seven months of age and 13 years of age need between 4 milligrams and 16 milligrams daily.